He is a forgiving God.
And Samuel said unto the people, Fear not ye have done all this wickedness; yet turn not aside from following the Lord, but serve the Lord with all your heart. 1 Samuel 12 verse 20
Fear not; there is forgiveness with the Lord.
If you turn to Him and seek Him with all your heart, He will be found.
He is a forgiving God.
It cannot rule, nor can it even exist when you put your trust in the Lord.
Fear has torment. (1 John 4 verse 18 -20)
Torment is severe physical or mental suffering. (Oxford Dictionary)
But perfect love gets rid of every fear.
With God in control, fear takes a back seat.
It cannot rule, nor can it even exist when you put your trust in the Lord.
Fear not; for thou hast born a son. But she answered not, neither did she regard it. 1 Samuel 4 verse 20.
Fear has torment
What is fear?
Fear is a strong emotion exhibiting a few physical responses such as high blood pressure, increased heart rate, shortness of breath, and sweating.
“Fear is the oldest and strongest emotion, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is the fear of the unknown.”
No wonder fear has torment.
And the Lord said unto him, Peace be unto thee: fear not, thou shalt not die. Judges 6 verse 23
(reference: 1 John 4 verse 18 and Oxford Dictionary)
And Jael went out to meet Sisera, and said unto him, Turn in, my lord, turn in to me; fear not. Judges 4 verse 18
Words of encouragement are part of a language that builds strength.
We all need a kind word now and again.
And kindness is always rewarded.
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Be strong and of good courage
The battle is the Lord’s.
He will fight for you, and nothing shall stay His hand.
And Joshua said unto them, Fear not, nor be dismayed, be strong and of good courage: for thus shall the Lord do to all your enemies against whom you fight. Joshua 10 verse 25.
Who shall His work withstand.
And the Lord said unto Joshua, Fear not neither be thou dismayed : take all the people of war with thee, and arise, go up to Ai: see, I have given into thy hand the king of Ai, and his people and his city and his land. Joshua 8 verse 1
God prepares a way where there is no way.
Therefore, trust Him where you cannot trace Him.
When He makes bare His arm,
Who shall His work withstand?
When He His people’s cause defends,
Who then shall stay His hand? – P. Gerhardt, (1607 -76)
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The Lord is in control.
He knows the end from the beginning and all your deeds are written before hand.
So, don’t worry He has your back.
And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee, he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee, fear not, neither be dismayed. Deuteronomy 31 verse 8
Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. Deuteronomy 31 verse 6
He gives courage to the faint of heart and strength to the weak.
His ways are true.
His works are perfect.
He is altogether lovely.
Be strong and of good courage.
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Ye approach this day unto battle against your enemies let not your hearts faint, fear not; and do not tremble, neither be ye terrified because of them; for the Lord your God is he that goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you. Deuteronomy 20 verses 3 and 4
We find our strength in the Lord.
We listen to His words.
They say, “Be strong and courageous. I am here with you always.”
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